Skip to main content
MountainSouth Coast

Vörðukinn

Road loading…Weather loading…
Navigate
DirectionsNavigate
MountainSouth Coast

Vörðukinn

About

Vörðukinn is a mapped mountain peak on Iceland's South Coast. Nearest road is Route 32, 2.9 km away. Closest town is Árnes, 8.8 km away.

Map of Vörðukinn

Vörðukinn is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0901°N, 20.1070°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

Open Vörðukinn on the interactive map →

Plan your visit

Off the main road
2.9 km from Route 32
Nearest town
Árnes — 8.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
89 km in a straight line
What else is close
90 mapped places within 20 km

Vörðukinn weather and conditions

At Vörðukinn in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

Driving conditions
Weather now
Wind
Check live
Road access
Daylight today
Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —
open map
Forecast
Today
Northern lights
Tonight
/9
No data
0
9
Moon
Sun & light
Today
Today
Sunrise
Golden hour AM
Golden hour PM
Sunset
Blue hour

Daily conditions for your trip

Roads, weather, and aurora for your exact travel dates — one short email each morning, nothing else. Unsubscribe any time.

Photos & videos

No photos or videos yet

Been to Vörðukinn? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.

Search YouTube

Reviews

Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Vörðukinn?
Vörðukinn is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Vörðukinn without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Vörðukinn?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Vörðukinn?
Elevation for Vörðukinn is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Selfitafjall3 km
  2. 2Miðfell12 km
  3. 3Þrándur13 km
  4. 4Búrfell14 km
  5. 5Næfurholtsfjöll17 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hrunalaug
8.6 km·~10 min drive

Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur
8.7 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Brúarpotturinn
8.8 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Sandártunga
7.7 km·~9 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga
7.7 km·~9 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#3.Árnes
8.8 km·~11 min drive

The camp site in Árnes is in a beautiful landscape close to the river Kálfá. It is a…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Árnesi
8.9 km·~11 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
11 km·~14 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
32 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúðin
34 km·~40 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
38 km·~46 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes
8.8 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir
11 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Brautarhóll
19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Geysir
26 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.